American Imperialism

By mari1997123
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    American Imperialism

  • Japan Opens Ports to American Ships

    America is the first country to gain trading rights with Japan.

  • Seward Buys Alaska and the Midway Islands from Russia

    Bought Alaska for 7.2 million.

  • Spanish-American War

    Spanish-American War
    A war lasting four months between Spain and the US.

  • US Gained Puerto Rico,the Philippines, and Guam

    Spain sold the Philipines for 20 million. US takes control of trade route in the Pacific.

  • Hay Proposes Open Door Policy

    Sec. of State John Hay proposes policy in order to create equal trade in for all countries going to Japan for trade.

  • Hawaii Becomes US Territory

    Hawaii become a state in the US.

  • Boxer Rebellion

    Fight between Chinese boxers and US/European forces.

  • Panama Canal Finished

    Took ten years to master disease and to dig through the jungles and mountains.

  • Panama Canal Opens

    After 10 years of construction the canal finally opens.